Supply Chain Coordinator – External Manufacturing

Biocon Biologics; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Biocon Biologics in Bengaluru seeks a CMO Operations Supply Coordinator to ensure reliable, compliant supply from CMOs. You will coordinate production, shipment, and batch execution, acting as the primary ops contact for CMOs, tracking OTIF and performance metrics across Quality, Planning, and Logistics.

The role requires 8–10 years in pharma/biopharma supply coordination, familiarity with SAP, and strong communication and problem-solving skills within a regulated biopharmaceutical environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations, biotechnology or related field.
• 8-10 years of experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical supply coordination, preferably with external manufacturing/CMO operations.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day manufacturing and shipment activities with assigned CMOs to meet OTIF delivery targets.
• Serve as the main operational contact for CMOs, maintaining effective communication and strong working relationships.
• Track and report supply performance metrics, including OTIF, batch yield, schedule adherence, and deviations.
• Maintain accurate production schedules, batch tracking, and ERP data (SAP preferred).
• Support issue resolution and escalation with cross-functional teams (Quality, Planning, Technical Operations, Logistics).
• Contribute to CMO performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Supply chain coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory/compliance knowledge

ERP systems (SAP)

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain/biotech

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

About the Company

At Biocon Biologics, we are creating a model for the future of healthcare for all. We are a leading company in the biosimilars revolution where patients come first. Our ambition is to impact a billion lives and we do this by fostering a culture of affordable innovation, patient centricity and disruptive thinking. We are a multicultural global company where employees have a purpose and passion to work closely with partners and patients. We have proven end to end expertise in the field of biosimilars, from its development, manufacturing, clinical development, regulatory approvals to commercialization. We have a long-term commitment to bring high quality affordable biosimilars to patients all over the globe.

About the Role

We are seeking a CMO Operations Supply Coordinator to ensure the reliable and compliant supply of biosimilar products from our network of Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs).In this role, you’ll coordinate production, shipment, and batch execution activities, while serving as the primary operational contact for assigned CMOs. Your performance metrics, manage schedules, and collaborate closely with Quality, Logistics, Planning, and Technical Operations to maintain continuous supply and support global patient access.This position is ideal for someone who enjoys operational problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, and building strong supplier relationships in a regulated biopharmaceutical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day manufacturing and shipment activities with assigned CMOs to meet on-time, in-full (OTIF) delivery targets.


• Serve as the main operational contact for CMOs, maintaining effective communication and strong working relationships.


• Track and report supply performance metrics, including OTIF, batch yield, schedule adherence, and deviations.


• Maintain accurate production schedules, batch tracking, and ERP data (SAP preferred).


• Support issue resolution and escalation with cross-functional teams (Quality, Planning, Technical Operations, Logistics).


• Contribute to CMO performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations, Business, Biotechnology, or related field.


• 8-10 years of experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical supply coordination, preferably in external manufacturing/CMO operations.


• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.


• Knowledge of GMP and regulated manufacturing practices.

Preferred:

• Experience in biosimilars, biologics, or sterile manufacturing.


• Supply chain or project management certifications (e.g., APICS CPIM, CSCP).


• Familiarity with data mining, reporting and presentation tools such as Power BI.